Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
Care.com Refunds
194,207 payments totalling more than $8.1 million are going to Care.com job seekers and posters harmed by its earnings and cancellation claims.
Official eligibility wordingJob seekers and job posters who paid Care.com and were harmed by its deceptive claims about earnings, job listings, and cancellation practices. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 22, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if you paid Care.com and were harmed by its deceptive claims about earnings, job listings or cancellation practices.
- Estimated payout194,207 payments totaling more than $8.1 million
- What you needNothing to file — payment is sent automatically to people the administrator identifies.
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Payment status
Payments started
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Estimated payout
194,207 payments totaling more than $8.1 million
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Administrator
Epiq
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
The FTC is sending 194,207 payments totaling more than $8.1 million to job seekers and job posters who paid online gig platform Care.com.
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No-claim explanation
The FTC is automatically sending payments to eligible consumers; recipients only need to cash checks within 90 days or accept PayPal payments within 30 days.
If you got a check, please cash it within 90 days. If you got a PayPal payment, please accept it within 30 days.
Where to act
No claim form is needed — Epiq issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
No claim needed — payment is automatic
If you qualify, the settlement pays you automatically. There's nothing to file — just keep an eye on your mail or account around the payment date.
